There are numerous bluegills in Lake-of-the-Hills that fall within the 5-7 inch range. Largemouth bass are prevalent and many are greater than legal size (15 inches). Channel catfish are abundant; moreover, angling an occasional catfish greater than 17 inches is quite likely. Crappies are present in the lake, but many do not reach sizes desirable by anglers. Rainbow trout were stocked (1500-1800 per stocking event) in March and November of 2008. Common carp and gizzard shad are present in the lake.(2008)

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers.